BAO (Birmingham AIDS Outreach)

The mission of BAO (Birmingham AIDS Outreach) is to enhance the quality of life for people living with HIV / AIDS, at-risk, affected individuals, and the LGBTQ community through outreach, age-appropriate prevention education, and supportive services.

Birmingham AIDS Outreach is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that provides free services for individuals living with HIV and AIDS as well as free HIV Testing, Education, and Prevention. The organization was incorporated in 1985 as Alabama’s

The mission of BAO (Birmingham AIDS Outreach) is to enhance the quality of life for people living with HIV / AIDS, at-risk, affected individuals, and the LGBTQ community through outreach, age-appropriate prevention education, and supportive services.

Birmingham AIDS Outreach is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that provides free services for individuals living with HIV and AIDS as well as free HIV Testing, Education, and Prevention. The organization was incorporated in 1985 as Alabama’s first AIDS Service Organization. Today Birmingham AIDS Outreach serves over 800 HIV positive individuals and since 1985 has served over 3,000 HIV positive individuals. Services provided are included on our website.

Additional services include the Magic City Wellness Center (MCWC) & the Magic City Acceptance Center (MCAC). MCWC opened January 2016 and serves as a primary care facility for all LGBTQ individuals and their allies. MCAC opened April 2014 and provides free services for LGBTQ individuals age 13-24 and includes social events, art classes, movie nights, tutoring, counseling, and support groups as well as a home host program for homeless youth.